Benjamin Nduagubu v. Essex County et al.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY BENJAMIN NDUAGUBU, No. 2:23-cv-00961 (MEF)(JRA) Plaintiff, v. OPINION and ORDER ESSEX COUNTY et al., Defendants. Table of Contents I. Background A. The Allegations B. Procedural History II. Conspiracy III. Force A. Violation B. Clearly Established IV. Conclusion * * * A man was arrested by local police and claims, among other things, (i) that an officer used excessive force while arresting him, and (ii) that he was discriminated against. The officer moves to dismiss these claims. As to the first claim, the motion is denied. As to the second,…